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🌱 Why did Norco College report zero Clery crimes while others saw spikes?

Happening soon: Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA on the Norco Patch calendar

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Hi Norco! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Norco College report zero Clery crimes while others saw spikes?
  • How high can Norco's undefeated Cougars climb in Week 3?

Also on today's calendar: Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hotter, temps: high: 105, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Board of Trustees addresses concerns with 2026 district-wide Clery Act report (viewpointsonline.org) — Norco residents with ties to Norco College may be reassured to learn there were no reportable Clery Act offenses on or within the campus in 2025, according to a new district-wide safety report. Trustees still raised concerns about crime trends at other Riverside Community College District campuses, prompting discussion of drug violations, hate-crime reporting, and post-pandemic policing.
   

• IE Varsity's high school football rankings, Sept. 7 (pressenterprise.com) — Norco High's football team is off to a strong 3-0 start and is ranked second in the Inland area heading into Week 3. The Cougars just dominated Orange Vista and now travel to Etiwanda on Thursday, giving Norco fans another big early-season matchup to watch.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • Coffee with the Principal
    Chaffey Joint Union High School District Ontario, CA 91762
    8:30 am
  • Connective Play In-Person
    Home Gardens Branch Library Home Gardens Library, Home Gardens
    11:30 am
  • Water Polo, Boys VR vs Redlands East Valley
    Martin Luther King High School 31000 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, California, 92374
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls JV @ King, Martin Luther
    Arlington High 9301 Wood Road, Riverside, California, 92508
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls FR vs Arlington
    Martin Luther King High School Riverside, CA 92501
    4:00 pm
  • Water Polo, Boys JV vs Redlands East Valley
    Martin Luther King High School 31000 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, California, 92374
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls JV vs Arlington
    Martin Luther King High School Riverside, CA 92501
    4:00 pm
  • Water Polo, Boys JV vs Palm Desert
    Arlington High Riverside, CA 92501
    4:45 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Eastvale

  • Elderly Woman Stuck Outside Vehicle After Interstate 15 Collision (mynewsla.com)
  • Eastvale Gateway Getting New Retailer: Five Below (whatnow.com)
  • Saturday night's all right: Cross country runners shine at Raven Invitational (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Corona

  • Teen Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash Freeway Crash In RivCo (patch.com)
  • What to Look for When Choosing a Solar Panel Installer in Southern California (biztobiz.org)
  • TMU Men's XC Opens 2026 Season with Fourth-Place Finish (scvnews.com)

Ok Norco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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